Who would benefit from this course:  

This is a two hour training programme for senior leaders and managers who hold a designated or lead safeguarding responsibility in educational institutions or the providers of services for children, young people and young adults at risk. 

Who should attend (but not limited to):

• deputy heads
• governors
• those from early years education settings
• those from schools and further educational organisations.

Each course is bespoke to the needs and roles of those attending but will always include:

• Key partnerships and roles/responsibilities in safeguarding
• The statutory framework for safeguarding
• Information sharing protocols
• The framework for the assessment of children in need
• The role of the designated safeguarding lead
• Thresholds and referral processes
• The ‘Prevent’ duty
• Recording
• Race and culture in safeguarding
• Safe professional practice
• Responding to allegations against staff / volunteers
• Inspection judgements and best practice in safeguarding
• Online safety
• Responding to allegations against staff
• Safeguarding over 16’s